‘The Holdings’ at ace/121 Gallery

Glendale Arts presents “The Holdings,” a solo exhibition featuring new and recent paintings and sculptures from Los Angeles-based artist Lucas Novak, on view at ace/121 Gallery from March 28 through April 25.  In “The Holdings,” Novak explores the tension between permanence and transience, positioning the fragile duration of biological life against forces that unfold over […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Observes Holy Week Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to its April 2 Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. In the Lutheran tradition, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ final celebration of Passover, or the Last Supper, with his disciples.  The solemnity continues April 3 with a Good Friday service […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: I was raised going to church and I have spiritual beliefs that are important to me. I’m home from college on spring break and am thankful to reconnect with like-minded spiritual people as it’s challenging to live out my faith on a college campus. A number of my classmates say they believe in God […]

Jazz Vespers at LCPC

La Cañada Presbyterian Church will present an Easter themed Jazz Vespers on Sunday, April 12 at 5 p.m., both live in-person and live-streamed online.   This session features the Jack Lantz Sextet (Jeff Kaye on trumpet, Lance Rickman on saxophones and Abdullah Ibrahim on trombone, plus Zac Matthews on bass and Dave Marks on drums, […]

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

Little High House on the America 250 The Sunland-Tujunga Bi-Centennial Trail, developed in 1976, is now the America 250 Trail … and you’re on it! Today, we arrive at location #10, the McGroarty House, located at 7570 McGroarty Terrace. Let’s begin once again with the words left to us from half a century ago about […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Something to Talk About According to astrological forecasts, the spring of 2026 ends a 13-year cycle of trust and reliance on others and enters a new phase described as fiery, bold and one that stimulates independence and self-discovery.  I feel the shift. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks for me, full of emotional highs […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Mental Wellness Outreach Launched by Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Foothills Many Angelinos started 2026 with resolutions for positive change. The most common ones related to exercise, diet, finance and mental health. But now, two months into the year, many resolutions have already faded. According to a Forbes Health poll, many resolutions are lost by January […]

Lincoln Talent Show Returns with Music, Magic and Community Spirit

Lincoln Talent Show Returns with Music, Magic and Community Spirit

The Lincoln Elementary School talent show once again brought the school community together for an evening filled with creativity, confidence and student achievement. The annual event was directed by first grade teacher Nicolas James whose leadership helped ensure a smooth and successful performance night. Before the show began, families and students gathered for a bake […]

CVHS Recognized for Arts Education

CVHS Recognized for Arts Education

The California Dept. of Education has awarded Crescenta Valley High School the California Exemplary Arts Education Award. This award recognizes the high school for outstanding excellence in arts education. Schools selected demonstrate broad-based achievement in arts instruction and a commitment to advancing the arts for all students. This award is an exclusive honor as only 19 schools […]